All U.S. and international researchers are encouraged to apply <\/b>by the initial application deadline of June 18, 2019<\/b><\/p>\n
Washington, DC, April 30, 2019<\/b> – The National Organization for Rare Disorders\u00ae (NORD), <\/span>the leading independent nonprofit organization representing the 25-30 million Americans living with rare diseases<\/span>, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Rare Disease Research Grant Program by announcing the availability of eleven new funding opportunities to support the study of eight rare diseases. The initial application deadline is June 18, 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n NORD’s Rare Disease Research Grant Program is accepting proposals for scientific and\/or clinical research studies of:<\/span><\/p>\n NORD encourages all U.S. and international researchers interested in studying one or more of these diseases t<\/span>o <\/span>click here<\/span><\/a> to re<\/span>view the complete application guidelines detailed in the request for proposals.<\/span><\/p>\n NORD\u2019s Rare Disease Research Grant Program provides seed funding to qualified researchers for translational or clinical studies related to the development of potential new diagnostics or treatments for rare disease. Over the past thirty years, NORD grants have led to the development of two FDA-approved treatments and numerous peer-reviewed publications. More than 150 grants have been awarded representing over $8 million in approved funding since the program\u2019s launch in 1989. <\/span><\/p>\n “For the last 30 years, we have been so inspired by the generous support of our donors,” said Vanessa Boulanger, NORD’s Director of Research Programs. “The rare disease community has a deep understanding of the critical need to engage with scientists to support novel research that accelerates the development of discoveries that save lives. As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of NORD’s Research Grant Program, we also celebrate collaboration and partnership within the community. We hope you will join us for another 30 years of driving rare disease research forward!”<\/span><\/p>\n Grants are made possible through the generosity of allies in the rare disease community and supporters who have donated into NORD\u2019s research fund. For more information about NORD\u2019s Rare Disease Research Grant Program and rare disease research funding opportunities, visit: <\/span>https:\/\/rarediseases.org\/research<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" All U.S. and international researchers are encouraged to apply by the initial application deadline of June 18, 2019 Washington, DC, April 30, 2019 – The National Organization for Rare Disorders\u00ae … <\/p>\n\n
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